Posts Tagged ‘outdoors’
Using ancient skills to create a crafty coracle
Jane Wilkinson is a willow weaver with a passion for traditional craft and a love for the ancient art of coracle making. Despite studying science at Edinburgh University, Jane’s love of woodlands led to her branching out in a different direction. Now based in Alyth, near Blairgowrie, the willow weaver and artisan basket maker is…
Read MoreEverything you need for country living
Being prepared for life in the great outdoors is made easier with Country Supplies. Based in Lanark, in South Lanarkshire, Country Supplies offer a wide range of items specially chosen to satisfy their customers’ needs. Whether you are an established farmer customer or just enjoy living in the rural community, they stock products for all.…
Read MoreHat’s the way to do it for Children in Need
Leading outdoors retailer Blacks has joined forces with BBC Children in Need for the second year running. They are selling bespoke bobble hats and encouraging people to organise sponsored rambles to raise money for the charity. Blacks has created the bespoke Countryfile ramble bobble hat in aid of Children in Need. It forms part of…
Read MoreAlong The Divide: Walking The Wild Spine of Scotland
Described as possibly the world’s most experienced long-distance walker, Chris Townsend returns with a new memoir . This details his journey across Scotland’s Watershed, which runs between the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea, a distance of 1,200km or 745 miles. Townsend, author of 22 books on the outdoors including the award-winning The Backpacker’s Handbook,…
Read MoreConsider a donation if you’re a regular on the footpaths
The National Trust for Scotland is calling for help to help repair and protect the 440km of upland path it manages. With eight natural heritage sites under its care, including Ben Lawers, Glencoe, Goatfell, Craigower, Mar Lodge Estate, Torridon and Killiecrankie, the National Trust for Scotland plays a crucial role in protecting Scotland’s natural environment…
Read MoreNew pathway funding is helping to make tracks
Many paths across Scotland are to be significantly upgraded in the coming months. Hundreds of volunteers will help Scotland’s walking charity gives out thousands of pounds to a range of community improvement projects. Paths for All has awarded £90,000 worth of grants to 48 groups across Scotland, from South Ayrshire to Angus, who will transform…
Read MoreEagle’s Green is the par-fect opportunity to buy
A premium housing development built on the site of the former Broomieknowe Golf Course has only a few homes remaining in its final phase of properties. Eagle’s Green in Bonnyrigg, developed by CALA Homes (East), has only six homes left for sale – meaning buyers need to be quick in order to snap up one…
Read MoreGPs can now prescribe a healthy dose of nature
Nature is being prescribed by Scottish GPs, as part of a pioneering partnership project. A partnership project between NHS Shetland and RSPB Scotland, which is thought to be the first of its kind in the UK, has been extended following a successful pilot. All of Shetland’s GPs are now able to prescribe nature as part…
Read MoreOutdoor learning blooms at Kelvinside Academy
The days are getting shorter, the nights longer, the leaves are changing colour and there is a definite chill in the air – autumn is finally here. While for most children the change in season signals the time to head indoors, junior school pupils at Kelvinside Academy wrap up warm and venture into the woods…
Read MoreNew playground planner is a first for Gleneagles
An internationally-famous Scottish hotel has appointed a specialist dedicated to helping younger guests and their families make the most of the 850-acre Perthshire estate this October half term holiday. Gleneagles Hotel has appointed its first dedicated playground planner, with Sara McEwan, 45, from Bridge of Allan, taking on the exciting new position following over three…
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